Latest - Stefanos Tsitsipas stunned favourite Roger Federer to reach the final on his debut at the ATP Finals, beating the six-time champion 6-3 6-4 at the O2 Arena.
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The stylish 21-year-old soaked up everything Federer threw at him and returned it with interest to subdue the Swiss great.
Federer wasted three break points when Tsitsipas served at 4-2 then lost out in a marathon 13-minute ninth game as Tsitsipas served for the first set. Tsitsipas finally bagged the opener on his seventh set point.
Federer dropped serve to love early in the second set but hit back immediately to finally convert a break point. Tsitsipas showed remarkable poise though, to break again.
Federer struggled to hold serve at 3-5, but at least asked the question of Tsitsipas's nerve as the Greek served for a place in Sunday's climax.
Again Federer had break points, reaching 15-40, but Tsitsipas would not be denied the biggest final of his career and hit back to finish an absorbing clash with an ace.
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Cook Islands seal rugby league WC spot
Cook Islands have claimed the last spot at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup with a 38-16 win over the United States at the University of North Florida.
Tony Iro Photo: Photosport
Coached by former New Zealand international and NFL forward Tony Iro, Cook Islands took an early 12-0 lead thanks to tries from Troy Dargan and new Warrington signing Anthony Gelling.
Tries either side of halftime from Matt Shipway and Hull winger Bureta Faraimo brought the US back into contention and they were favourites when the Cook Islands loose forward Dominique Peyroux was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle.
However, the Pacific Islanders scored while down to 12 men through their captain, Brisbane Broncos veteran Alex Glenn, and they ran away with the game in the final quarter to clinch victory and with it the 16th place at the World Cup in England.
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Lee slips down leaderboard in Mexico
New Zealander Danny Lee has dropped down the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's Mayakoba Classic in Mexico, carding a one-under 70 to sit in a share of fourth place.
Danny Lee Photo: Icon Sportswire
Lee had held the overnight lead after firing an opening round nine-under par 62 which included an eagle, eight birdies, and a bogey.
But he couldn't rediscover that consistency on day two, off-setting an eagle and two birdies with three bogeys, and now sits three shots off the pace set by leader Harris English of the US.
English backed up his opening round 65 with a seven-under 64, and holds a single-stroke lead over compatriot Vaughn Taylor.
Tomas Berdych announces retirement
Former world number four and Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych has announced his retirement from tennis.
The Czech, who won 13 ATP singles titles in a 17-year-long career, was a fixture in the world's top 10 between 2010 and 2016.
Berdych's one Grand Slam final came in 2010 when he was beaten by Rafael Nadal at the All England Club.
He was part of the Czech side that won back-to-back Davis Cup titles in 2012 and 2013.
The 34-year-old Berdych, who has not played since losing in the first round of the U.S. Open in August, announced his decision at the ATP Finals on Saturday.
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Breakers import not confirmed to play
New Zealand Breakers import guard Glen Rice Jr might not take the court against the Perth Wildcats in tonight's Australian NBL game.
Glen Rice Jr Photo: Photosport
Rice was arrested for alleged assault with intent to injure on Thursday morning in Auckland.
This morning a team spokesman could not confirm if Rice would play in the Breakers second game against the defending champions which tips off at 7pm.
However, Rice is in Perth with the Breakers.
When Rice arrived in New Zealand on November 6, Breakers coach Dan Shamir said he was confident Rice could be a positive influence on the team.
Kaepernick ready for NFL comeback
Colin Kaepernick said he was ready to play anywhere in the NFL after a long awaited tryout at an Atlanta area high school on Saturday.
Colin Kaepernick Photo: Brian Rothmuller
"I've been ready for three years. I've been denied for three years," said the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who made headlines by kneeling at games during the US anthem to protest against racial injustice.
He has said teams would not sign him because they wanted to distance themselves from the protests, which President Donald Trump criticised as unpatriotic and disrespectful.
"So we are waiting for the 32 owners, 32 teams and (league commissioner) Roger Goodell to stop running," the 32-year-old said.
"Stop running from the truth, stop running from the people.
"We are ready to play. We are ready to go anywhere."
Kaepernick, 32, has played six seasons in the NFL and participated in six post- season games, including Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, when the 49ers lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens.
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Jets stun United
Newcastle Jets have delivered a mighty upset to secure their first A-League win of the season, defeating Western United 1-0 in Geelong.
Newcastle deservedly took the lead after 36 minutes through 19-year-old striker Angus Thurgate and while United grew into the game, they were unable to find a response at GMHBA Stadium.
United were bolstered by Besart Berisha's return, while Josh Risdon made it back from international duty in time to start, but Panagiotis Kone was missing with a hamstring injury.
In Kone's absence United struggled to control the midfield, with industrious Newcastle duo Steven Ugarkovic and Ben Kantarovski keeping the Jets ticking over.
Thurgate broke the deadlock in the 36th minute.
United were better in the second half but couldn't find the back of the net.
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India thrash Bangladesh inside three days
India have beaten Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs inside three days in the opening Test in Indore to go 1-0 up in their two-match series.
After India declared their first innings at 6-493, an overall lead of 343 runs, Bangladesh, who made 150 in their first innings, were all out for 213 in the final session on Saturday's third day.
Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored for the tourists with a gutsy 64. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the Indian bowlers claiming 4-31.
Kolkata hosts the second and final match from November 22 in what will be the first day-night Test for both sides.
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